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She Turned Her Dog’s Near-Death Experience Into a Community for Dog Lovers | Courtney Honda
<p>What happens when the bond between a dog and its human becomes the foundation for a business?</p><p>Courtney Honda, President of PUPTQE USA Corporation and co-founder of PUPTQE, shares how her dog Champ’s medical crisis in 2022 inspired her and her husband, Slava, to create something centered on the connection between people and their dogs.</p><p>What began as an online store became a physical space where dog lovers could shop, attend events, create memories, and connect with other like-minded people. Courtney explains how PUPTQE built its community, why strangers can become friends through shared experiences, and how the company is approaching growth while holding onto its original values.</p><p>We explore the emotional bond between humans and dogs, community-driven business, customer relationships, memorable experiences, and what happens when a company focuses not only on what it sells, but on how people feel.</p><p>Learn more about PUPTQE: <a href="https://puptqe.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><u>PUPTQE</u></a></p><p>Explore more from Thought Atlas: <a href="https://joinpodmatch.com/thoughtatlas?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><u>Thought Atlas on Podmatch</u></a></p><p><br></p>